Rent increase rules in Los Angeles
LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers most pre-October 1978 buildings. Annual increase is CPI-based, typically 3–4%; in 2024–25 the cap was 4%. Non-RSO units fall under California AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%).
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State rules that apply in Los Angeles
AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, with a 10% maximum, for most units 15+ years old. Local rent control (LA, SF, Berkeley, Oakland) may impose stricter caps. Required notice: 30 days.
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LA Housing Department RSO (opens in new tab)
State source
Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12 (AB 1482) (opens in new tab)
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Compare Los Angeles to other California cities
Each tracked city in California has its own local ordinances stacked on top of state law. Tap one to see the rules side-by-side.
- San FranciscoSF Rent Ordinance covers most buildings built before June 1979. Annual allowable increase is set by the Rent Board at 60% of CPI —…
- San DiegoCovered by California AB 1482 (5% + CPI, capped at 10%). San Diego does not currently have its own stricter local cap, but the cit…~10% local cap
- OaklandOakland's Rent Adjustment Program covers most pre-1983 buildings. Annual increase is CPI-based — typically 1.7–3% per year. Banked…~10% local cap
- BerkeleyBerkeley Rent Stabilization Board sets an Annual General Adjustment, typically 65% of CPI (1.5–2.5% in recent years). Covers most …
- San JoseSan Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance caps annual increases at 5% for covered units (most pre-1979 multi-family buildings).~5% local cap
- SacramentoSacramento's Tenant Protection and Relief Act caps annual increases at the lower of CPI + 5% or 10% (mirrors AB 1482) for building…~10% local cap
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